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The 81st Venice International Film Festival, and more from around the world

The 81st Venice International Film Festival, and more from around the world
A multiple exposure picture of Coco Gauff of the United States in action against Emma Navarro of the United States during their fourth round match at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 01 September 2024. The US Open tournament runs from 26 August through 08 September. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE
Moving, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking ... This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past weekend.

A guest has 'Free Palestine' written on her leg as she attends the red carpet of the 'Filming Italy Venice Awards' during the 81st Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 01 September 2024. The festival runs from 28 August to 07 September 2024. EPA-EFE/ETTORE FERRARI



Lorenzo Marchetti attends the Starlight International Cinema Award red carpet during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 02, 2024 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)



British actor Tilda Swinton (L) and US actor Julianne Moore pose at a photocall of ‘The Room Next Door’ at the 81st annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 02 September 2024. The movie is presented in the official competition 'Venezia 81' at the festival running from 28 August to 07 September 2024. EPA-EFE/FABIO FRUSTACI



US actor Amy Ryan arrives at the premiere of 'Wolfs' at the 81st annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 01 September 2024. The movie is presented out of competition at the festival running from 28 August to 07 September 2024. EPA-EFE/ETTORE FERRARI



Italian actor Sara Serraiocco arrives for the premiere of 'Vermiglio' during the 81st Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, 02 September 2024. The movie is presented in official competition 'Venezia 81' at the festival running from 28 August to 07 September 2024. EPA-EFE/ETTORE FERRARI



Megan Ria is seen at Hotel Excelsior during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 02, 2024 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)



Laurent Dassault and Elena Siberia are seen at Hotel Excelsior during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 02, 2024 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)



US actors George Clooney (R) and Brad Pitt (L) attend a photocall of 'Wolfs' at the 81st annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 01 September 2024. The movie is presented out of competition at the festival running from 28 August to 07 September 2024. EPA-EFE/FABIO FRUSTACI



US actors George Clooney (R) and Brad Pitt (L) attend a premiere of 'Wolfs' at the 81st annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 01 September 2024. The movie is presented out of competition at the festival running from 28 August to 07 September 2024. EPA-EFE/FABIO FRUSTACI



Ethan Hawke and Peter Weir attend the Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement red carpet during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 02, 2024 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)



A girl presents her dog dressed up in costumes during an annual parade of Dachshunds in St. Petersburg, Russia, 01 September 2024. The theme of the dachshund parade is ‘Knowledge Day’. EPA-EFE/ANATOLY MALTSEV



Rocks with messages of hope are displayed for the six hostages killed in Gaza during a vigil in Los Angeles, California, USA, 01 September 2024. Nationwide protests have spread across Israel demanding a cease-fire after Israel’s military said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages killed by Hamas militants in Rafah, Gaza, including an Israeli-American captive. EPA-EFE/ALLISON DINNER



Demonstrators protest in support of the Palestinian people near Northwestern High School where Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to speak to union workers on September 02, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Harris is scheduled to host a campaign event in Pennsylvania later in the day. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)



Israeli protesters light up smoke bombs as they block a road during an Israeli hostages families' protest in Tel Aviv, calling for the immediate release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, next to the Kirya in Tel Aviv, Israel, 02 September 2024. Israel's largest labor union, Histadrut, called for a nationwide general strike to start on 02 September urging the Israeli Prime Minister to reach a deal to secure the remaining hostages held by Hamas following the 07 October attack. Thousands of Israelis protested across Israel on 01 September following the recovery of the bodies of six hostagres held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. According to a statement by the Israeli Government Press Office, 97 Israeli hostages remain in captivity in the Gaza Strip, with 33 confirmed dead. EPA-EFE/ATEF SAFADI



Smokes rises over Jenin refugee camp during the sixth day of an Israeli military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, 02 September 2024. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, at least 27 Palestinians have been killed since Israeli military operations started on 28 August 2024 in the West Bank cities of Tulkarem, Jenin, and Tubas. The Israeli army said that it's conducting a large-scale 'counterterrorism operation' in several areas. EPA-EFE/ALAA BADARNEH



Theatre students perform a drama 'stop violence against woman' during a protest march as they demand justice after an alleged rape and murder incident in Kolkata, India, 02 September 2024. On 09 August 2024, a postgraduate medical student's death in a hospital sparked nationwide protests. On 13 August, the High Court of Kolkata ruled that the investigation into the rape and murder of a doctor during her working hours at RG Kar Medical College must be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). EPA-EFE/PIYAL ADHIKARY



A Nepalese devotee performs a ritual at the Bagmati River to commemorate their deceased father at the sacred shrine of Lord Shiva, Gokarneswor Shrine, near Kathmandu, Nepal, 02 September 2024. On Father's Day, sons and daughters show their gratitude to their fathers, bringing them presents, sweets and fruits. Those who no longer have a father, traditionally visit Gokarneswor Shrine where they conduct puja and offer 'Pinda' – food for the departed soul and pray for his eternal peace. EPA-EFE/NARENDRA SHRESTHA



Chinese Children prepare to welcome the arrival of Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa at Beijing Capital Airport ahead of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, China, 02 September 2024. The FOCAC will be held from 04 to 06 September 2024. EPA-EFE/WANG ZHAO



National flags are hanging outside a building on a street in Hanoi, Vietnam, 01 September 2024. Vietnam will celebrate the 79th anniversary of National Day on 02 September. EPA-EFE/LUONG THAI LINH



The historic boat Serenissima opens the procession of historic boats along the Grand Canal at the start of the annual Historical Regatta in Venice, Italy, 01 September 2024. EPA-EFE/ANDREA MEROLA



Filipinos clear debris along a swelling river in Bacoor city, Cavite province, about 30 kilometers south-east of Manila, Philippines, 02 September 2024. In a report by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (NDRRMC) on 02 September, two people were dead and scores injured as a result of conditions brought by Tropical Storm Yagi. The state weather agency of the Philippines warned residents living along the typhoon path to take precautionary measure due to possible flash floods in low-lying areas and landslides in mountainous villages. EPA-EFE/FRANCIS R. MALASIG



A swan swims in the Sava river's Cukaricki meander covered in algae in Belgrade, Serbia, 02 September 2024. The Cukaricki meander's waters are a mix of backwaters, river water, and wastewater, which, combined with poor circulation and high temperatures, have turned the area into a settling basin for pollutants. This has led to the overgrowth of algae, creating a 'green carpet' effect, which is common in rivers during hot, dry summers due to increased nutrient levels and reduced oxygen. EPA-EFE/ANDREJ CUKIC



The creations of Spanish designer Adolfo Dominguez are placed on mannequins during the Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) in the Gulf Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 02 September 2024. EPA-EFE/ALI HAIDER



South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at the Beijing Capital International Airport, ahead of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, China, early 02 September 2024. EPA-EFE/TINGSHU WANG



Hwang Tae Kim from South Korea competes during the the Men's PTS3 race of the Paratriathlon competitions for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, in Paris, France, 02 September 2024. EPA-EFE/Teresa Suarez



Golden medal Hailey Danz from USA at the end of the Women's PTS2 race of the Paratriathlon competitions for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, in Paris, France, 02 September 2024. EPA-EFE/Teresa Suarez



A multiple exposure picture of Coco Gauff of the United States in action against Emma Navarro of the United States during their fourth round match at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 01 September 2024. The US Open tournament runs from 26 August through 08 September. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE. DM

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